The latest on tiled multivariate maps

David O’Sullivan

Geospatial Stuff

University of Auckland

Luke Bergmann

University of British Columbia

Two types of thematic map for complex multivariate data

Elements in a tiled pattern ‘pick up’ data from area units to allow combining multiple choropleths in a single map

 

Chen Q, A Poorthuis, and A Crooks. 2025 (online first, April). Mapping the Invisible: Decoding Perceived Urban Smells Through Geosocial Media in New York City. Annals of the Amer­ican Association of Geographers.

Allen J. 2025. Mapping mode share in Toronto via weaving space. At schoolofcities.github.io.

Square colourings

Hexagon colourings

Square slices

Hexagon slices

Square and hexagon dissections

Crosses

Stars and polygons

Larger n tilings

Modifying tiles (experimental)

A web app

Make tiled and woven maps without code!

Live demo time!

Questions?

github.com/DOSull/weaving-space

dosull.github.io/mapweaver/app/

dosull.github.io